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Toner, as well as image forming apparatus and image forming method using the same

US8017292B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 2008
Grant dateSep 13, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 9, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G13/0133
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

To provide a toner produced by emulsifying or dispersing in an aqueous medium particles containing at least polyester resin particles and by aggregating the polyester resin particles, wherein the polyester resin particles contain a polyester resin, the polyester resin is produced by condensation polymerization of an alcohol component containing 65 mol % or more 1,2-propanediol in a dihydroxy alcohol component and a carboxylic acid component containing purified rosin, and the softening point of the polyester resin is 80° C. or more and less than 120° C., and wherein the toner comprises a colorant and a releasing agent.

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